bookbashuk Chapter 346 The Overbearing Pagoda
Chapter 346 The Overbearing Pagoda
Chapter 346 The Overbearing Pagoda
"One Qi transforms into Three Pure Ones?"
Fu Tu Xuan and Qing Xuan Jun were both startled at the same time, and even the silent tower-guarding elder had a barely perceptible ripple on his withered face.
This divine ability is renowned among the top experts in the vast world.
"You mean—the supreme divine power created by the ancient Heavenly Emperor, the one that is said to be able to create clones with strength similar to the original body, and even capable of independent cultivation, just like the true body?"
Qing Xuanjun was the first to react, his tone filled with surprise and contemplation. He seemed to have vaguely caught a possibility in Lu Yu's words.
Fu Tu Xuan gazed intently at Lu Yu and slowly said, "The One Qi Transforms into Three Pure Ones is indeed an unparalleled divine power, the pinnacle of the art of creating clones. The ancient Heavenly Emperor, with this power, was almost equivalent to three late-stage Saint-rank Heavenly Sovereigns in the world, roaming the vast universe with few rivals. What is your intention in mentioning this method?"
Meeting the gazes of the two important figures, Lu Yu spoke calmly yet clearly: "This junior dares to speculate that since there are supreme divine powers that can differentiate into clones that are identical to the original body and can cultivate independently, then—is it possible that the Path of the Dharma Body also exists in a similar way?"
"Or rather, can this junior use this supernatural power to forge a path of inclusiveness and diversity?"
His gaze swept over the illusory, eternally radiant form of light, then he looked at his own crystal-clear form behind him.
The myriad-colored, ever-changing pagoda-like body continued, "This junior does not intend to completely abandon any of my Dharma bodies. The Endless Light Body is the highest inheritance of our clan, of extraordinary significance, which this junior deeply reveres. As for creating my own Dharma body, it is the culmination of my efforts and the path I follow."
"If I were to cultivate this method, would it allow me to simultaneously bear, or even separately cultivate, these two Dharma bodies—is that possible?"
This audacious, almost fanciful idea caused Fu Tu Xuan, Qing Xuan Jun, and the tower-guarding elder to fall into a brief silence.
Simultaneously cultivating two top-tier Dharma bodies, especially one of which is an original Dharma body, involves unimaginable difficulty, risks, and demands on the cultivator.
However, Lu Yu's idea, especially the idea of using "One Qi Transforms into Three Pure Ones," which is one of the thirty-six unparalleled supernatural powers in the Great Thousand World, makes it impossible to immediately conclude that it is absolutely impossible.
Fu Tu Xuan pondered for a long time, and the sharp scrutiny in his eyes was gradually replaced by a deeper contemplation.
He slowly began, "If you can truly find the inheritance of 'One Qi Transforms into Three Pure Ones' and successfully cultivate it, using this supernatural power as a bridge to attempt to simultaneously bear two Dharma bodies—this method, though unprecedented and fraught with unpredictable risks, is not entirely impossible."
He abruptly changed the subject, his gaze sharpening as he looked at Lu Yu: "But there's one crucial point you need to understand. In the ancient war, the Heavenly Emperor perished, and the Heavenly Palace he founded vanished into obscurity. The complete lineage of One Qi Transforming into Three Pure Ones was lost for tens of thousands of years, becoming a legend."
"How could you possibly possess such unparalleled supernatural power? Without this method, everything you just said is nothing but castles in the air."
Lu Yu seemed to have anticipated this. His expression remained unchanged as he calmly replied, "Elder, when I was adrift in the Great Thousand Worlds, I established myself in the northern border of the Tianluo Continent, and I have some understanding of that region. I have heard that the Tianluo Continent was once the sphere of influence of the Heavenly Palace, a power founded by the ancient Heavenly Emperor."
He paused, then said with certainty, "If we were to say where in the vast world today there is most likely to remain any traces of the Heavenly Emperor's legacy, or even clues to the 'One Qi Transforms into Three Pure Ones' divine power—the Tianluo Continent is undoubtedly the most likely place. I am willing to return to the Tianluo Continent to explore it carefully."
Upon hearing this, Fu Tu Xuan's eyes flashed with understanding. His clan was naturally aware of Lu Yu's background and current sphere of influence; the northern border of the Tianluo Continent was indeed his domain.
After a moment's thought, Fu Tu Xuan looked at Qing Xuan Jun and instructed, "Since that's the case, it's not advisable for the Holy Son to search for this matter alone. Xuan Jun, you will personally go to Tianluo Continent with the elites of the Qing Clan to assist the Holy Son in finding clues to the divine power of 'One Qi Transforms into Three Pure Ones.'"
His gaze returned to Lu Yu: "Since you have a foothold in the northern border of Tianluo Continent, it is convenient for you to carry out your plans."
"Having Xuanjun lead the Qingmai forces there will help you investigate more quickly and also protect you, preventing other forces from noticing anything amiss and causing further complications."
Qing Xuanjun immediately cupped his hands and replied, "Yes, Elder. I will go and make preparations immediately, and will do my utmost to assist the Holy Son in finding clues to the supernatural power."
Lu Yu also bowed and said, "Thank you, Elder, thank you, Chief Physician."
Fu Tu Xuan gave his final instructions: "This matter is confidential and should only be known to a few of us. You must act discreetly and not cause too much of a stir. If you can truly find that unparalleled divine power, it will be a great opportunity for you and a blessing for our clan."
A chilling glint flashed in his aged eyes. Though his tone was calm, it carried an undeniable decisiveness and authority: "Of course, if anyone is blind enough to interfere and covets this opportunity—"
"Whether it's the forces native to the Tianluo Continent or other powerful clans that have caught wind of this, my Futu Ancient Clan has been silent for ten thousand years. It's time to let the world remember what the majesty of an ancient clan truly means."
A cold glint flashed in Qing Xuanjun's eyes, and a chilling smile curved his lips: "Elder, rest assured, but if any foolhardy individual dares to challenge me—I, Qing Xuanjun, haven't stretched my muscles in a long time. Perfect timing, it's also been a long time since I've thoroughly refined the Qing Clan's Nine Heavens Clear Light Array with blood and spiritual power."
Upon hearing this, Lu Yu looked at the two murderous elders of the Futu Ancient Clan in front of him, who seemed to have already considered the "One Qi Transforms into Three Pure Ones" inheritance as their own, and was speechless.
He originally only proposed a idea to solve the problem of the Dharma body by using this supernatural power, but how come when it comes to these two, it feels like the lineage has already been named "Buddha".
They've even started considering how to deal with potential competition, and the possessive arrogance and sense of entitlement they exude in their words are palpable.
"this----"
Lu Yu opened his mouth, but for a moment he didn't know what to say. Sure enough, the way of thinking of the ancient giants was quite different from his own style of working hard and taking things one step at a time.
They seem to tacitly agree that anything beneficial to the future of the group and that is valued naturally carries a sense of belonging, and if an outsider dares to compete for it, it is considered a provocation and must be dealt with swiftly.
Seeing Lu Yu's slightly surprised expression, Qing Xuanjun seemed to realize something, and restrained some of his exposed murderous aura, but his tone remained firm: "Holy Son, there is no need to be surprised. Since this Dharma Body inheritance has chosen you, and this divine power is the key to the solution, then it is related to our clan. How can we allow others to lay a finger on what belongs to our clan? It is only right to make some preparations in advance."
Fu Tu Xuan nodded slightly and said calmly, "It's just taking precautions. The path of exploration is full of variables, so it's better to be prepared. You only need to focus on receiving the inheritance; Xuan Jun and the clan's forces will handle the other trivial matters."
"One day, I too will be fed by someone —"
Lu Yu felt both amused and exasperated. This feeling of being protected by an entire powerful force, and even being paved for him in a somewhat "domineering" way, was both unfamiliar and somewhat helpless.
But it's undeniable that having an ancient clan to rely on, having someone to back you up, and not having to worry about resources is indeed a very good feeling.
He composed himself, solemnly cupped his hands, and said, "Thank you for your kindness, Elder and Chief. I will do my best."
Fu Tu Xuan nodded slightly, said no more, and his figure faded away first. The tower-guarding elder also silently merged into the space.
Qing Xuanjun said to Lu Yu, "Holy Son, come with me."
The two left this ancient ancestral land one after the other and returned to the Pure Vein Realm of the Floating Pagoda.
Back in Qing Xuanjun's secluded courtyard, Qing Xuanjun gestured for Lu Yu to sit down, his expression returning to its usual gentleness and a hint of the consideration befitting a teacher.
"The Ancestral Pagoda baptism is complete, and your cultivation has broken through to the Immortal Rank. Your foundation also needs time to stabilize. You have some time before setting off for the Tianluo Continent."
Qing Xuanjun said slowly, "Besides the Way of Sealing Light, what my Qing lineage is best at is spirit arrays. I see that your spiritual power is pure and abundant. If you can supplement it with profound array techniques, you will be even more powerful."
"In the next few days, I will first explain the basics of spirit arrays to you, especially how to combine the power of the array with your own spiritual power..."
Even the combined application of Dharmakaya and supernatural powers.
As he spoke, he prepared to explain some of the core principles of spirit arrays and the unique array-setting techniques of the Qingmai lineage. This was usually the first step he took when instructing the disciples of his clan.
However, after a moment's thought, Lu Yu felt there was no need to hide this matter, so he spoke frankly: "Reporting to the sect leader, regarding the path of spirit arrays—I have had some opportunities before and have some knowledge of it."
,,"oh?"
Qing Xuanjun raised an eyebrow, showing interest. "Tell me, what level have you reached? A Grandmaster of Spirit Arrays? Or a Great Grandmaster of Spirit-Grade Spirit Arrays?"
In his opinion, Lu Yu was still young and mainly cultivated spiritual power and Dharma body. It was already quite remarkable that he could delve into the art of formations to the level of a Grandmaster or a newly entered Grandmaster of the Spirit Rank.
Lu Yu did not answer directly. Instead, he slightly moved his mind, extended his right index finger, and let spiritual energy flow from his fingertip. He did not cause much of a commotion, but simply sketched lightly in the void in front of him.
As his fingertips swept across the surface, a series of extremely complex and profound spiritual seals appeared out of thin air. They were not static, but rather intertwined, derived, and evolved on their own, instantly forming a miniature yet complete prototype of a three-dimensional array!
The exquisite structure and profound energy of this array far exceed the scope of ordinary spiritual arrays, subtly touching upon a higher level.
But this one move instantly froze the gentle and apprehensive expression on Qing Xuanjun's face.
His pupils contracted slightly as he stared intently at the rapidly changing outline of the array. With the eyes of a Grandmaster of Immortal-grade Spirit Arrays, how could he not see the intricacies within it?
"—Evolution of a Celestial-grade Array Diagram?!"
Qing Xuanjun's voice carried a tremor he himself was unaware of. He abruptly looked up at Lu Yu, his eyes filled with disbelief, "You—you're actually a Grandmaster of Immortal-grade Spirit Arrays?!"
Lu Yu withdrew his finger, and the rudimentary array diagram vanished. He nodded slightly and said, "By chance, I received the legacy of a senior named the Heavenly Array Elder, and gained some insights into the art of array formations."
Heavenly Array Elder?
Qing Xuanjun swiftly searched his memory, touching upon long-forgotten ancient recollections. A name that resounded like thunder in ancient legends surfaced in his mind, and he exclaimed in disbelief: "The Heavenly Array Elder, is that the one who, in ancient times, assisted the four Saint-Rank Heavenly Sovereigns in setting up the Demon-Sealing Array on the Holy Abyss Continent, sealing several Heavenly Demon Emperors in one fell swoop and turning the tide of the battle—the Heavenly Array Elder?!"
He was a legendary figure who was truly active in ancient times and left an indelible mark on that war that concerned the survival of the entire world! His mastery of formations was said to have reached the pinnacle, even surpassing the legendary realm of a Grandmaster of Saint-grade Spirit Formations.
However, after that great battle, the Heavenly Array Elder vanished like a shooting star, and his legacy became a lost art that countless array masters dreamed of but could never obtain.
Qing Xuanjun never expected that such a legendary supreme inheritance would fall into Lu Yu's hands!
"It is indeed that senior," Lu Yu confirmed.
Qing Xuanjun took a deep breath, his gaze towards Lu Yu becoming even more different. But what shook him even more were Lu Yu's next words: "This junior, though unworthy, has slightly deduced from the foundation of the inherited knowledge, attempting to combine the Dao of Array Formations with physical body tempering, and has created my own—the Thunder Prison Spirit Array Body."
"Thunder Hell Spirit Formation?"
Qing Xuanjun subconsciously repeated, his eyes sharp as lightning, "It's both an array and a body-refining technique?"
"Exactly."
Lu Yu nodded and said, "This method uses the body as its foundation and draws on the power of thunder as its source to construct a perpetually operating miniature spiritual array within the body. It can constantly temper the physical body and strengthen the meridians, and when facing an enemy, it can be instantly released to transform into an array for trapping and killing. The array and the physical body work together to form a unified offense and defense."
Upon hearing this, Qing Xuanjun's eyes gleamed even brighter. After a moment's thought, he said, "May I have a look? There's no need for me to go all out; let's just exchange and verify our understanding of formations."
"That is indeed my wish, but I dare not ask." Lu Yu also wanted to see just how profound this leader of the Qingmai was in terms of array formations.
The two did not leave the courtyard, but tacitly concealed their vast spiritual energy fluctuations to avoid alerting the outside world.
Qing Xuanjun raised his hand and waved it lightly, and an invisible barrier of clear light enveloped the courtyard, separating the inside from the outside.
"Please." Qing Xuanjun gestured.
Lu Yu nodded, his fingertips shimmering with spiritual light, and dark purple lightning patterns appeared and disappeared. In an instant, he sketched a miniature trapping and killing array with a precise structure and flickering lightning in the void in front of him.
Although the formation was small, it contained the profound mysteries of the Heavenly Array inheritance and the violent true meaning of thunder.
Qing Xuanjun remained expressionless, simply extending his index finger and gently touching the lightning array.
An indescribable sense of "purity" spread out, unassuming yet seemingly able to soothe all restlessness and purify all impurities.
Lu Yu's exquisite lightning array suddenly became docile and sluggish, and the operation of the intricate array patterns became inexplicably sluggish, showing signs of disintegrating on its own.
Lu Yu's mind raced, causing the formation to change several times, sometimes thrusting and sometimes exploding, but he was still unable to break through the seemingly simple yet infinitely profound "purity" aura. Instead, he felt his own formation foundation being silently "dissolved".
A moment later, he dispelled the formation, having already understood the situation. He cupped his hands and said, "The Pulse Master's mastery of formations is profound; I admire him greatly."
Qing Xuanjun smiled calmly and said, "I have lived for hundreds of years longer than you and have been immersed in this path for a long time. It is not surprising that I have accumulated this much."
Upon hearing this, Lu Yu's curiosity intensified, and he asked, "Has the Pulse Chief's mastery of formations already reached the threshold of the Saint-grade?"
Upon hearing this, Qing Xuanjun gently shook his head, a complex look flashing in his eyes, a mixture of longing and感慨: "How difficult it is to reach the Saint-grade level. It seems like a step away, but in reality, it is like an insurmountable chasm. The Grand Elder once said that if I can one day truly reach the level of a Saint-grade Spirit Array Grandmaster, then the position of patriarch of the Futu Ancient Clan should be mine."
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He paused, his tone heavy with seriousness: "After all, among the five ancient divine races, those who can serve as clan leaders or elders are all truly peerless beings comparable to Saint-grade Heavenly Sovereigns. Whether it is their cultivation reaching the Saint grade or their special achievements like a Saint-grade Spirit Array Grandmaster who possesses combat power comparable to the Saint grade, these are all standards of measurement."
"Although I, Qing Xuanjun, have some minor reputation, I cannot be considered to truly stand at the top of this great world, or even within the ancient clans, until I reach the Saint rank."
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